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Diego Sanchez: 'I'm going to make a statement' against Jon Fitch at UFC 76 (Video)

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That you are actually just dating that hot ring girl as a cover and your coming out of the closet?

by swartzel on Aug 11, 2007 9:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

First round! I think this is going to be a good fight, but Diego really is warped if he thinks this things going to end that fast.

by SirMixALot on Aug 11, 2007 9:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree he’s going to make a statement, it’s going to sound a little something like this….“I got caught tonight, but I will be back better than ever fighing on the undercard of the next UFN.”

Go Fitch!!!

by herbert on Aug 11, 2007 9:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, I just inexplicably HATE that guy. (I just always have, and I don’t know why.) He’s a great athlete and has some notable wins… but I hates him…

Go Fitch!

by Soups on Aug 11, 2007 10:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i like Sanchez but i like fitch better
Sanchez is done…he doesn’t even have a camp. What is he doing for training working out with his new girlfriend ??

Go Fitch !!

by CraigMack on Aug 11, 2007 10:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he taking a huge dump in that picture?

Go Fitch!

by DJPullout on Aug 11, 2007 10:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

finchy is a great fighter for sure but im willing to bet the house that diego wins, either way though way it will test both fighters.

by Jizzo on Aug 11, 2007 11:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fitch is gonna rock this guy diego needs some energy from lightning or something. fitch in 2

by sleeper on Aug 11, 2007 11:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So far I have a case of beer and $20 on Fitch beating his ass. Any other takers??? Double or nothing that Sanchez comes up with a good excuse afterwards too!

Go Fitch!

by jbuuck455 on Aug 11, 2007 11:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really don’t like Sanchez but he didn’t make a douche out of himself in that interview. Which is good.

Good luck to the guy. I guess.

by ShatteredDreams on Aug 11, 2007 11:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really don’t like Sanchez but he didn’t make a douche out of himself in that interview. Which is good.

Good luck to the guy. I guess.

You are right that Sanchez does show some class when he wants to. These guys do show respect for each other.

by jbuuck455 on Aug 11, 2007 11:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Sanchez hes a “class act” as alot of you people say.

by mcanena on Aug 11, 2007 12:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You will need to perform a dirty Sanchez in the octagon to surprise me. Go Fitch!

by Bruce Banner on Aug 11, 2007 12:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lots of people dont like Diego, I used to be one of them. but he always has exciting fights and is very entertaining

by FJ on Aug 11, 2007 12:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego is a monster in the ring and will ruin fitch!!

by matt on Aug 11, 2007 12:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, I just inexplicably HATE that guy. (I just always have, and I don’t know why.) He’s a great athlete and has some notable wins… but I hates him…
Go Fitch!

I totally agree.

by jjdnb on Aug 11, 2007 12:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fitch will destroy diego

by thenovemberact on Aug 11, 2007 12:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that fight sucked Diego didn’t learn shit he needs a devastating loss to learn, Fitch tko, then he will learn

by thenovemberact on Aug 11, 2007 12:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ive always liked Diego reguardless. He’s a great skilled fighter. Damn this is a hard fight to predict. Fitch to win is gonna have to KO Diego cuz i dont see him catching him in any Submissions. On paper Diego has the better looking resume with wins over better fighters than Fitch has fought. But that dont mean sh1t i know. Im cheering for my Boy diego but wont be heartbroken if he losses to Fitch cuz he’s got skills.

by Thor1982 on Aug 11, 2007 12:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitch is overrated,
               Go Sanchez!

by BLOodyMEss on Aug 11, 2007 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good match-up. Could go either way. Can’t see anyone @ 170 owning Fitch or Sanchez.

by Rider on Aug 11, 2007 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitch has mad skills too though. I used to dislike diego because he always said he was the best in the world, but who really cares, he’s an exciting fighter. I would either say Diego by knockout (knee) or Fitch by submission or stoppage.

by 12121212 on Aug 11, 2007 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

""Diego Sanchez: ’I’m going to make a statement’ against Jon Fitch at UFC 76 (Video)""

Hopefully the satement is, “I retire”

by Legal Eagle on Aug 11, 2007 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego is an ass. After he loses, he’s gonna realize that he’s never gonna be an elite WW.

Go Fitch!

by Pat on Aug 11, 2007 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Diego fights like he did against Koschek, he doesn’t have a chance. I’ve only seen a couple of Fitch’s fights but he should give Diego all he can handle.

by anbre81 on Aug 11, 2007 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I definitely didn’t pick Sanchez to KO Riggs so anything can happen. Both guys need this win. Fitch has been unbeaten recently but- against weaker competition than Sanchez. Diego’s only loss to Koscheck was hardly a beat down but a second straight loss would really set him back.

I like both guys but I’m leaning towards Fitch.

by Mamas Boy on Aug 11, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitch

Fitch is overrated,
Go Sanchez!

Your on crack. If anything Fitch is one of the most underrated fighters in the UFC.

by GSP4Prez on Aug 11, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitch by Triangle Choke.

by DirtyML on Aug 11, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone who is writing off Diego Sanchez needs to give their head a shake. The nightmare is still a top tier WW in the world and he will prove that against Fitch

by PP on Aug 11, 2007 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really look at this fight as going either way, depending on how Diego shows up. I think Diego is a weirdo and way too cocky, but he only crapped the bed in one fight. Some of you guys are acting like Fitch is fighting a can.

by nvandy89 on Aug 11, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets do a poll on who you think will win?

Fitch gets my Vote.

by Jo on Aug 11, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the ultimate test for Fitch, if he can’t make a strong showing against Sanchez, which is very unlikely that he will finish him, he will still wander in obscurity in the UFC ranks among the general audience. This will be a good fight.

by ajadoniz on Aug 11, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego first round win. He beaten some notable fighters. Who has John Fitch beaten to get him recognized.

by E_Go on Aug 11, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego will end this early. Fitch is going down.

by Joey 1.0 on Aug 11, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope Fitch KICKS HIS @$$! This time I want see Diego get knocked out though. Diego is a friggen head case, too caught up in his own hype. I used to like him until his true colors came out. As good as KOS is I don’t care for him much either, but I am glad KOS beat him and I will be going nuts when fitch puts a beatin on him.

It should be a good match up… Go Fitch!!

by grembone on Aug 11, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know much about Fitch, but I am fan of Diego, and I have read a few of his interviews he seems pretty humble in those, not slagging anyone off and talking about how great he is. Fitch must be pretty good judging by the comments. It should be a good fight. Diego may be a little weird, but why would you want someone who puts on the performances he does, to retire. Did you not enjoy the Karo and Diaz fights. Unlike Sherk and quite a few others when Diego is at 100%, he definately gives you your moneys worth. May the best man win.

by ade on Aug 11, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There is absolutely no way Diego will beat my man Fitch. Jon is way too strong for Diego and he will steamroll him just like he did to his last six opponents. Fitch will tear through Diego, win the welterweight title and probably hold onto it for the rest of his career.

by Ryan Overman on Aug 11, 2007 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know that Diego already has beaten both Karo and Diaz — two fighters who command a lot of respect — but if Diego comes out and wins convincingly against Fitch, I’ll have a new perspective on him as a fighter. Until then, though, I have a hard time getting past the self-hype.

by Soups on Aug 11, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s not forget that Sanchez had staph when he fought Koscheck. Of course, there’s always a “reason” why a guy loses (“I got caught” said The Iceman; “I had back problems” said The Maine-iac). But Sanchez with staph definitely took the snap out of his normal fight game.

Fitch is on a 13-fight winning streak, but he remains relatively unknown, at least to the casual fan. Fitch knows that beating Sanchez will put him on the map in a big way. At the same time, Sanchez can’t afford two losses in a row.

Gonna be interesting! Can’t wait. UFC has some great cards coming up.

by MMACrossfire on Aug 11, 2007 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez was a dumb ass to take this fight.
He risks everything.
If he wins this he will look 1/2 decent to jo blow on the street. If he loses he looks like…

…well a loser.

I believe this to be a great fight but more of a brawl than a technical fight. I doubt it will win fight of the year but it could be close.

so lets see how things shape up.

Winner of GSP and KOS gets title shot. Winner of this fight gets to fight the Loser of the Title fight. Karo gets to fight the loser of GSP and KOS or the Loser of this fight…

I would think they would love to give Karo a shot at KOS OR FITCH should either one lose. Then it would kinda straighten out the division with a few anomolies. Like if Karo beats kos and kos beat sanchez and sanchez beat Karo (WE HAVE A TRIANGLE)

by Robin on Aug 11, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lots of people dont like Diego, I used to be one of them. but he always has exciting fights and is very entertaining

Same here and to broaden that, I have respect for anyone that steps in the Octagon, period. I also think Diego is a classy dude and with all of the disprespect this sport still recieves, that is not only a good thing, but much needed.

Having said that…. GO FITCH!

by Mahde on Aug 11, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego “the wetdream” Sanchez is a huge douche. The only reason I like koscheck is because he beat Diego. I remember on TUF he’d oil himself up and pose down in the living room of the house, and go outside to “harness” the power of the lighting. Just a wierdo. I’m always rooting against him.

by Theman on Aug 11, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here’s an interesting poll. Who do you hate more Diego Sanchez or Tim Sylvia?

by RobH86 on Aug 11, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he taking a huge dump in that picture?

Go Fitch!

HAHAHAHA!

by marshal on Aug 11, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego Sanchez sucks, the guys a huge egomaniac d-bag who has no respect for anyone. Listening to him in some of his interviews is embarrassing. The guy sucks period. He may be a good fighter, but when you listen to him and figure out who his character is, you just fuckin hate the guy and hope he gets knocked the fuck out and humilitated. I think Fitch is underrated and should have gotten a title shot or NO.1 contender shot by now. I hope Fitch destroys Sanchez.

by Mike on Aug 11, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know much about Fitch, but I

I’d say Fitch’s style closely resembles Randy Couture’s. He is a dominant wrestler, very strong, gets his guys down and pounds on them. I’ve only seen one of his fights- against Carniero. As I recall he weathered a storm early on and came back and choked him out.

If you haven’t seen a guy fight, it’s hard to just take everyone’s word on how “tough” a guy is. I’d like to see Fitch and Koscheck wrestling each other in practice because they are two of the top four in the world at their weight (Hughes GSP).

by Mamas Boy on Aug 11, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego “the
wetdream” Sanchez is a huge douche. The only reason I like koscheck is because he beat Diego. I remember on TUF he’d oil himself up and pose down in the living room of the house, and go outside to “harness” the power of the lighting. Just a wierdo. I’m always rooting against him.

Thats a pretty petty reason to hate a fighter and another petty reason to like a fighter.

by Thor1982 on Aug 11, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez was a dumb ass to take this fight.
He risks everything.
If he wins this he will look 1/2 decent to jo blow on the street. If he loses he looks like…

…well a loser.

I believe this to be a great fight but more of a brawl than a technical fight. I doubt it will win fight of the year but it could be close.

so lets see how things shape up.

Winner of GSP and KOS gets title shot. Winner of this fight gets to fight the Loser of the Title fight. Karo gets to fight the loser of GSP and KOS or the Loser of this fight…

I would think they would love to give Karo a shot at KOS OR FITCH should either one lose. Then it would kinda straighten out the division with a few anomolies. Like if Karo beats kos and kos beat sanchez and sanchez beat Karo (WE HAVE A TRIANGLE)

Well he cant really pick and choose his fights. He probably in reality has very little say in who fights. He loses one fight by decision and then if he wins this one he will just be “half decent to jo blow on the street”. Thats one of the dumbest things ive read in awhile. He had an unbeaten record better than Fitch’s and he’s beaten better competition. Jon will be lucky to make it unbeaten as long as Diego did. Karo would beat Kos.

by Thor1982 on Aug 11, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Diego took this fight because he is either a) underestimating Jon Fitch or 2) is completely dillusional. Actually, both may be true.

Diego will come out like a rabid dog but I guarantee Fitch will be expecting it. I think it will be exciting to see how he counters Diego’s aggression. I think we’re going to see some interesting things from Fitch in this fight.

by Silo on Aug 11, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope I hope Fitch can do it, I think a big disadvantage is gonna be his lack of expiriance with contendars at this level. Burkman was a pretty good test though, that was passed with flying colors.

by The Anomaly on Aug 11, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I used to like Diego, but due to his arrogance; I stopped liking him. I hate to say it, but as good as Fitch is; this is going to be Fitch’s toughest fight of his career. I am wondering if he is up to it. Diego has been in the octagon against two top five/top ten welterweights in Koscheck and Parisyan, so Diego has been in the ring with tough ass opponents; I just hope Fitch is up to the task. I am going to cheer for Fitch and hopefully he comes out on top.

by Red on Aug 11, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats a pretty petty reason to hate a fighter and another petty reason to like a fighter.

Bwahahaa… You gotta be kidding me. Who cares… I will never argue that he isn’t a good fighter… and love to see him fight, but some people are just too much. Diego the wet dream Sanchez is one of those people. That is good “TheMan”. Diego talks way to much. Mr. Personality he is last in line. Man, I respect people that are good fighters and even more people that represent themselves well and are good fighters. (Ex. Randy Couture) …But what’s up with the trash talk. This ain’t basketball nor WWE. He lives and breathes his own hype. I personally pull for for him to lose. Nothing is more satifying that watching someone who thinks they are indestructable get beat down. I was cheering for KOS and for me that is a stretch. It doesn’t matter if he ever gets the belt. I will pull for the next guy to take it from him.

by grembone on Aug 11, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow! What happen to the Diego fans. Just before the Kos fight 90% of people were putting their money on Diego. Now it’s like everybody hates him. Diego will come back stronger, no doubt. He wont have the pressure of KO’ing his opponent like he did with KOS. now he’s gonna go for good old take downs and gron and pound like he should’ve against KOS. Remember how after he was taking down he immediately reversed KOS ass and had his back? Did Kos wanna take him down after that? nah he didn’t. Fitch is great, Diego is better. Go Diego!!!

by Donner on Aug 11, 2007 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bwahahaa… You gotta be kidding me. Who cares… I will never argue that he isn’t a good fighter… and love to see him fight, but some people are just too much. Diego the wet dream Sanchez is one of those people. That is good “TheMan”. Diego talks way to much. Mr. Personality he is last in line. Man, I respect people that are good fighters and even more people that represent themselves well and are good fighters. (Ex. Randy Couture) …But what’s up with the trash talk. This ain’t basketball nor WWE. He lives and breathes his own hype. I personally pull for for him to lose. Nothing is more satifying that watching someone who thinks they are indestructable get beat down. I was cheering for KOS and for me that is a stretch. It doesn’t matter if he ever gets the belt. I will pull for the next guy to take it from him.

Keep on giggling like a school girl. After all its just your opinion. Whats with the bs of he believes his own hype. Well yeah i guess if he has confidence in his ability to win than he believes his own hype. And trash talking who gives a sh1t alot of fighters talk trash. So do you hate half the fighters in the UFC? Of course not. Trash talking is always gonna exist in this sport so get over it. And try to start looking at fighters for their abilities and not what they say to hype a fight. Most of what you posted were just shallow opinions and there yours to have but i still think its a lame excuse to hate a fighter. Hell yeah Diego’s eccentric but thats what makes him different. I dont know how many MMA fighters have huge ego’s Diego is far from the one and only. Every fighter shouldnt have to be a carbon copy clone of Randy Couture to get some F*ckin respect from peabrain fans like you.

by Thor1982 on Aug 12, 2007 12:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fans continue to underrate Jon Fitch. The guy already has wins over Burkman, Larson, Alves, & Hironaka. He is known in the gym as being better then Josh Koscheck, and we already have seen how the Koscheck/Sanchez fight went.

After this fight, Fitch will have solidified his standing as a Top 5 Welterweight in the world. Depending on how the Koscheck/GSP fight goes, I could see him being ranked as high as #4.

And then look at him against the other Top 3. He would likely beat Matt Serra. He would likely beat Matt Hughes, as he is a bad matchup for him (Josh Gross has a similiar opinion on that fight). And then it is a coin toss between Fitch & GSP.

Either way, this guy is the real deal and could easily be World Champion in 2008.

by 45 Huddle on Aug 12, 2007 12:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fans continue to underrate Jon Fitch. The guy already has wins over Burkman, Larson, Alves, & Hironaka. He is known in the gym as being better then Josh Koscheck, and we already have seen how the Koscheck/Sanchez fight went.

After this fight, Fitch will have solidified his standing as a Top 5 Welterweight in the world. Depending on how the Koscheck/GSP fight goes, I could see him being ranked as high as #4.

And then look at him against the other Top 3. He would likely beat Matt Serra. He would likely beat Matt Hughes, as he is a bad matchup for him (Josh Gross has a similiar opinion on that fight). And then it is a coin toss between Fitch & GSP.

Either way, this guy is the real deal and could easily be World Champion in 2008.

Wishful thinking as he is not that underrated. He just hasnt fought the right guys yet to move up the echelons. He’s good but i dont see him making champ by 08 if ever. Its all heresay until he steps into the cage. I personally dont think He would be a ad match-up for hughes and deff dont see him right now beating GSP. Its this unknown element that might make some of you think he’s better than he is. We just have to wait and see what happens when the competition gets tougher and tougher.

by Thor1982 on Aug 12, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Diego is a good fighter,but i really don’t ever see him bneing champ.I think Finch wins via decsion.

by Paul Dawson on Aug 12, 2007 1:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know how anyone can see Fitch beating Sanchez in this fight. Sanchez has lost one fight and he had a staph infection. Fitch looked horrible in the first round of his last fight against Carneiro. Sanchez wins this fight and goes back to being a top ranked welterweight and Fitch goes back to dominating b-level fighters.

by jimbo on Aug 12, 2007 2:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats a pretty petty reason to hate a fighter and another petty reason to like a fighter.

Since I don’t know any UFC figher’s “personally” that’s what we have to go by and the image he presents of himself. I didn’t list everything off the top of my head that makes him a douche, but almost anything that comes out of his mouth is crap.
    Hahaha, “the wet dream” was a good one my brother spurt out at a bar amidst many annoying Diego fans watching his last fight.

by Theman on Aug 12, 2007 5:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All of you “overnighters” jump from bandwagon to bandwagon like it’s nothing. It just shows the level of intelligence of the casual MMA fan. Before the KOS fight most of you were Diego fans. Now most of you are Fitch fans. I am a fan of both and expect a great fight.

The fact that most of you hate Diego because he is weird? Now, that is pathetic.

by Frizz on Aug 12, 2007 10:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitch is vunerable to submissions. Diego is vunerable to great wrestlers. This is a pretty even matchup. It is obvious that most of you don’t know anything about MMA, or else you wouldn’t underestimate Diego’s potential just because you think he is weird. Diego is the real deal. Fitch is the real deal.

This should be a great fight.

by Frizz on Aug 12, 2007 10:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s hard to take Diego seriously when he sounds like a mouseketeer? Fitch by submission in the first or second. Unless Diego finds a way to bring his rescue pack into the octagon with him.

by MrFye on Aug 12, 2007 11:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i dont know if talkin shit bout fitch is a good way to motivate an opponent like him?diego;youre done

by gvoll on Aug 12, 2007 12:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep on giggling like a school girl. After all its just your opinion. Whats with the bs of he believes his own hype. Well yeah i guess if he has confidence in his ability to win than he believes his own hype. And trash talking who gives a sh1t alot of fighters talk trash. So do you hate half the fighters in the UFC? Of course not. Trash talking is always gonna exist in this sport so get over it. And try to start looking at fighters for their abilities and not what they say to hype a fight. Most of what you posted were just shallow opinions and there yours to have but i still think its a lame excuse to hate a fighter. Hell yeah Diego’s eccentric but thats what makes him different. I dont know how many MMA fighters have huge ego’s Diego is far from the one and only. Every fighter shouldnt have to be a carbon copy clone of Randy Couture to get some F*ckin respect from peabrain fans like you.

Dude, sounds like your in bed with the guy. Wipe your mouth and tell Diego to wake up.

by grembone on Aug 12, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, sounds like your in bed with the guy. Wipe your mouth and tell Diego to wake up.


God I just HATE that Diego!!

by The Anomaly on Aug 12, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I am amazed at the pure major dislike of Diego. Damn, he is one of the most exciting fighters out there, who gives it more than a 100% whenever he is in the octogan. As I said before I have read quite a few of his interviews and he never comes across as being arrogant or full of himself, if he ever does trash talk, it’s usually because it has already been done to him. I really truly dislike only two fighters, Koschek and Riggs, who both are totally ignorant and arrogant and who both really do not try to hide it. Diego without doubt can be a bit strange and weird sometimes, but I really cannot see it warranting the bad feeling there is towards him, he is one of the fighters who make MMA worth watching.

by ade on Aug 12, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, sounds like your in bed with the guy. Wipe your mouth and tell Diego to wake up.

Nice one a 10th grade level comeback from a 10th grade education. Fact is you cant justify any of your opinions except with annoying comments trying to make fun of me and that just more and more proves my point. That you are a pathetically shallow person. In the end still a petty reason to hate a fighter and thats a fact.

by Thor1982 on Aug 12, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice one a 10th grade level comeback from a 10th grade education. Fact is you cant justify any of your opinions except with annoying comments trying to make fun of me and that just more and more proves my point. That you are a pathetically shallow person. In the end still a petty reason to hate a fighter and thats a fact.

Where did you read that I hate Diego? Do I care for him? No, but, I have acknowledged a couple of times that he is a good fighter and that I like to see him fight and agree that he has a chance of winning, but yes I would like to see Fitch take this. Do I think he is a class act. No. But again that is my opinion.

by grembone on Aug 12, 2007 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Since I don’t know any UFC figher’s “personally” that’s what we have to go by and the image he presents of himself. I didn’t list everything off the top of my head that makes him a douche, but almost anything that comes out of his mouth is crap.
Hahaha, “the wet dream” was a good one my brother spurt out at a bar amidst many annoying Diego fans watching his last fight.

“TheChild” Grow Up. We dont have to go by anything to form an opinion on a fighter. You go by image i usually leans toward talent. Yeah “the Wet dream” hahahaha good one yet another 10th grade level comment from a 10th grade education. Your Brother sounds just as clueless as you.

by Thor1982 on Aug 12, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where did you read that I hate Diego? Do I care for him? No, but, I have acknowledged a couple of times that he is a good fighter and that I like to see him fight and agree that he has a chance of winning, but yes I would like to see Fitch take this. Do I think he is a class act. No. But again that is my opinion.

I didnt read it i just assumed because of your statements that you disliked him. And i cant be that far off.

by Thor1982 on Aug 12, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All of you “overnighters” jump from bandwagon to bandwagon like it’s nothing. It just shows the level of intelligence of the casual MMA fan. Before the KOS fight most of you were Diego fans. Now most of you are Fitch fans. I am a fan of both and expect a great fight.

The fact that most of you hate Diego because he is weird? Now, that is pathetic.

by Theman on Aug 12, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All of you “overnighters” jump from bandwagon to bandwagon like it’s nothing. It just shows the level of intelligence of the casual MMA fan. Before the KOS fight most of you were Diego fans. Now most of you are Fitch fans. I am a fan of both and expect a great fight.

The fact that most of you hate Diego because he is weird? Now, that is pathetic.

Lol, because I don’t like Diego, I don’t understand MMA? I’m an “overnighter” jumping off the bandwagon? Do I know you?

by Theman on Aug 12, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what….when you pay 40 bucks or so to watch these fights, you can hate and root for whomever the frizz you please.

by Heywood Ubloemie on Aug 13, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont really care that people dislike diego thats fine whatever floats your boat. But to dislike him because he’s weird or spiritual and religious or whatever is shallow. His personal life and choices have nothing to do with MMA. Thats like hating Matt Hughes because he farms. Its just stupid and petty. I dont like Kos ya know why because i think he sucks i dont think he’s that skilled of a fighter yet and he’s overrated. Yeah he may be an a$$hole but thats not the reason i dislike him cuz alot of the fighters in MMA can be a$$holes. Hell i dont even care anymore im done debating it. Everyone has the right to freedom of speech and evryone has a right to their opinion. In the end its gonna be a great fight between Fitch and Diego and im looking foward to seeing it no matter who wins.

by Thor1982 on Aug 13, 2007 1:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The fact that most of you hate Diego because he is weird? Now, that is pathetic

The discussion on this paticular forum is pathetic.

by The Anomaly on Aug 13, 2007 3:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol, because I don’t like Diego, I don’t understand MMA? I’m an “overnighter” jumping off the bandwagon? Do I know you?

Serious, somebody just wants to make themselves better.

by The Anomaly on Aug 13, 2007 3:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I find that most of these forums are the same, although with different names. One person likes this guy and the other likes that guy……then from out of nowhere ppl start trashing eachother because of their own opinion. Well,the reality of it is is that Fitch and Sanchez are both great fighters and athletes, this forum should be debating which style is better and how the match up to one another, rather then who has the most absurd comments to make. These bandwagon fans kindof ruin this site for me, no matter which bandwagon you’re on……just enjoy.

by Luke on Aug 13, 2007 3:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I find that most of these forums are the same, although with different names. One person likes this guy and the other likes that guy……then from out of nowhere ppl start trashing eachother because of their own opinion. Well,the reality of it is is that Fitch and Sanchez are both great fighters and athletes, this forum should be debating which style is better and how the match up to one another, rather then who has the most absurd comments to make. These bandwagon fans kindof ruin this site for me, no matter which bandwagon you’re on……just enjoy.

This is much worse than usual

by The Anomaly on Aug 13, 2007 4:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitch is vunerable to submissions. Diego is vunerable to great wrestlers. This is a pretty even matchup. It is obvious that most of you don’t know anything about MMA, or else you wouldn’t underestimate Diego’s potential just because you think he is weird. Diego is the real deal. Fitch is the real deal.

This should be a great fight.

Just curious why you say Fitch is vulnerable to submissions since the guy is unbeaten in the past 5 years.

by Mamas Boy on Aug 13, 2007 7:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is much worse than usual


And now watch one of the two will have to pull out due to injury- so all this school girl slapping will have been for naught.

by Mamas Boy on Aug 13, 2007 7:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He is getting a bull cut

by Lucas on Aug 13, 2007 7:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was shocked when I found out that Sanchez(19 – 1 mma record) is the underdog against Fitch. Personally I believe fitch will win. Im just surprised that the oddsmakers think a relatively untested fitch is the favorite.

Go FITCH!

by john on Aug 13, 2007 10:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is much worse than usual

Yeah the trash talking gets a little out of hand sometimes. But thats where it usually starts is debating styles and who will win. Ive seen alot of the word bandwagon and really most of the fans on here are pretty knowledgeable. You still get the ones that drop in and say something pretty ignorant fairly regularly. Ive been to alot of MMA and UFC sites and UFCmania is by far the best. Sorry Luke if any of my squabble with some of the posters on here had any part in ruining it for you. As “The Anomaly” said its much worse than usual. Im sure you have been to this site before or maybe you havent but most of the regular posters do get along most of the time. Just been alot of hot debated fights coming up so its been slowly getting worse.

by Thor1982 on Aug 13, 2007 12:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow.. so many posts. LOL>> AND u guys are talking shit about Diego being wierd… You people need to get jobs, a life, a girlfriend, and if your too ugly atleast a dog. U most be extremely lonely and bored of your lifes to write SOoooooooooooooo MUCh sh*TTTT.
GO DIEGO !! =)

by George R on Aug 13, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow.. so many posts. LOL>> AND u guys are talking shit about Diego being wierd… You people need to get jobs, a life, a girlfriend, and if your too ugly atleast a dog. U most be extremely lonely and bored of your lifes to write SOoooooooooooooo MUCh sh*TTTT.
GO DIEGO !! =)

Alright, for the love of God leave it be. I don’t like Diego, I’m sorry people. I’ve NEVER liked him from the first time I saw him on TUF. It’s wierd to me that so many of you are getting so pissed off. Lol.

by Theman on Aug 13, 2007 6:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I used to hate diego, mainly because I thought he was an egomaniac bully, but since he’s lost I like him more. Yes he is sort of odd but I feel most on this page are way underestimating him. Fitch came so close to getting submitting in his last fight, and diego has beaten karo, not a slam dunk for fitch. Personally I would put my money on diego and feel he’ll be putting on the show of his life and would be surprised if he loses.

by nathan on Aug 13, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah the trash talking gets a little out of hand sometimes. But thats where it usually starts is debating styles and who will win. Ive seen alot of the word bandwagon and really most of the fans on here are pretty knowledgeable. You still get the ones that drop in and say something pretty ignorant fairly regularly. Ive been to alot of MMA and UFC sites and UFCmania is by far the best. Sorry Luke if any of my squabble with some of the posters on here had any part in ruining it for you. As “The Anomaly” said its much worse than usual. Im sure you have been to this site before or maybe you havent but most of the regular posters do get along most of the time. Just been alot of hot debated fights coming up so its been slowly getting worse.

It’s all good, atleast some of the comments have substance.

by Luke on Aug 13, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im looking for Diego to make a BIG statment this fight

by PP on Aug 14, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There is absolutely no way Diego will beat my man Fitch. Jon is way too strong for Diego and he will steamroll him just like he did to his last six opponents. Fitch will tear through Diego, win the welterweight title and probably hold onto it for the rest of his career.

lol dude i think Diego is a great fighter. but at the same time fitch is too. i am a pretty big fan of Diego but this will be one of the hardest fights for him. comming off his fight with KOS he will be more like he was in his Karo fight. now about you saying that Fitch will take the title and keep it as long as hes in the UFC is retarded. the way i see it is if Diego dont beet him (witch i think he will) once BJ gets the light weight (witch i think he will) BJ is most likely comming back to WW and there is no way in hell Fitch will beat BJ. I would also like to see Diego VS BJ. im a big fan of Diego but BJ is really good so… but then again it could go ether way in that fight too.

by MurrCatt on Aug 29, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s all good, atleast some of the comments have substance.

I think the guy you quoted is right. theres to much trashing but at the same time your right too. good comments guys.

by MurrCatt on Aug 29, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah i got a little out of hand in my posts. I should respect others opinions more.

by Thor1982 on Sep 2, 2007 12:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry grembone i respect your opinion.

by Thor1982 on Sep 2, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diego Sanchez has got skills, think for a second, the man went something like 20 – 0 in MMA. He had one bad fight, was not really beaten up or knot out. I think fitch is a good fighter too but to be frank he moves to slow to defeat Diego Sanchez. He has not fought anyone that great and didn’t look that good in is last fight. The only way he can win this fight is if Diego Sanchez shows up not in good shape.

Diego Sanchez all the way. TKO or really damaging Fitch like he to koscheck in season one.

by Rudy on Sep 3, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry grembone i respect your opinion.

Hey, no problem. It’s all good. I got to work on the debate more than trashing… so my bad. This sport would not be entertaining if you couldn’t be passionate about liking or disliking a fighter. That makes rooting for them even more fun I think (and I always like the underdogs). All of these fighters have personalities that people like and dislike. It is what they do in the fight that really matters.

This year has been AWESOME!! haha

by grembone on Sep 4, 2007 11:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh.. Thor1982, please don’t hesitate to debate me again. I will try to be better about my comments. :)

by grembone on Sep 4, 2007 11:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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